Live Nation has today announced an extensive Australia and New Zealand tour from revered US rock band Queens of the Stone Age, set to take place across December this year. The band, comprised of Josh Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore, will play 7 outdoor and arena shows, their first shows in the region since 2024. Joining them as special guests on the tour are the legendary Primus and Australian experimental art-punk quartet, Tropical Fuck Storm.
Queens of the Stone Age will kick off their 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour at The Drive in Adelaide on Tuesday 8 December before heading to Hobart’s MyState Bank Arena on Friday 11 December, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday 13 December, Afterpay Arena in Sydney on Tuesday 15 December, Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 16 December and Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday 18 December, before winding up in New Zealand at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Sunday 20 December.
Australian and New Zealand fans will be the first to witness a brand-new show following their current European tour with System of a Down and scheduled US dates with Foo Fighters, plus a headline show in Iceland set for October.
An artist presale will run from Thursday 16 July, 11am to Monday 20 July, 10am.
Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia and New Zealand. Mastercard Presale starts Thursday 16 July at 11am and ends Monday 20 July at 10am. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Monday 20 July at 11am. Check out priceless.com/music for details.
A Live Nation presale will run from Friday 17 July at 11am until Monday 20 July at 10am.
General public tickets on sale Monday 20 July at 11am. All times are local.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz
Today’s announce follows the release of the band’s new single “Easy Street” via Matador Records / Remote Control Records. Out now.
Debuted live last year during their lauded Catacombs tour and eagerly awaited by fans, it’s the band’s first new song since 2023’s In Times New Roman. The music is serene and perfectly imperfect — acoustic guitar, psychedelic synths, and a rhythm track that breathes on its own. Beneath the surface: raw edges and withering wit. Singer Nikki Lane guests on vocals, arriving like gravel and honey with a Wanda Jackson grit. Her voice flips the sonic script against Josh Homme’s smoother lead line.
The accompanying video was directed by Tony Wolski and Christopher Gruse, based on a story and idea by Homme. The film opens with a bruised and battered Homme attempting to outrun a motley crew of pursuers, including band members dressed as themselves – a Juggalo, a mall santa, a leather enthusiast and of course a fancy cowboy leading a tiny horse. However, the story upends expectations with a surprise twist that honours the very outsiders we often dismiss. View clip here
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2026
With special guests Primus and Tropical Fuck Storm
Presented by Double J
The Drive, Adelaide
Tuesday 8 December
MyState Bank Arena, Hobart
Friday 11 December
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Sunday 13 December
Afterpay Arena, Sydney
Tuesday 15 December
Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
Wednesday 16 December
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Friday 18 December
Spark Arena, Auckland
Sunday 20 December
Artist / Mastercard (AU) / Westpac Mastercard (NZ) Presale:
Thursday 16 July, 11am – Monday 20 July, 10am
Live Nation Presale:
Friday 17 July, 11am – Monday 20 July, 10am
GP Onsale:
Monday 20 July, 11am
For complete tour and ticket information,
visit livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz